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instant pot pork chops

🥩 Instant Pot Pork Chops – Juicy, Tender, and Ready in Minutes

Say goodbye to dry, overcooked pork chops! These Instant Pot Pork Chops are tender, flavorful, and infused with a savory sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. With the magic of the Instant Pot, dinner comes together fast — perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops about 1-inch thick
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme optional

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Cutting board & sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil. Brown pork chops 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.
  5. Return pork chops to the pot, nestling them into the sauce. Sprinkle thyme on top if using.
  6. Seal the lid and cook on Manual/Pressure Cook high for 8 minutes.
  7. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  8. Remove pork chops, let rest for 2 minutes, and serve with sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate pork chops for 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables to soak up the delicious sauce.
Leftovers store in the fridge for 3 days and reheat gently to maintain juiciness.